Ok here is what I got I took the engine off and when I got it to where I couldget a good look at it on each support bracket one bolt was screwed into themounting pad the other was screwed into where the oil pan bolt should have beenwith a long bolt neither one of the support bracket mounting holes were wideenough to bolt to the four outside mounting holes on the oil pan. looking atdiagram in the 200 series parts catalog I have the rear support #16 and the frontsupport #17 which is for my tractor and they were rigged to the engine no waythat was going to work what I am missing is the base #8 yes 3 pieces to thispuzzle the base #8 bolts to the mounting pad on the oil pan of the engine thenthe front and rear supports #16 and #17 bolts to the base #8 after they are allconnected together in the right order the four outside bolts to the isolators andwhen I find the right base and yeah there are two different bases this dramais over going back to where I got it tomorrow and take another look around theshop it was in I did not know what I was looking for at the time hope its there

Now what about the tapered shaft is this going to be a issue ? or not

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Ok, you have a electric PTO cradled. As far as I know John Deere had all straight shaft engines in the 200 series. I would suggest checking out Weekend Freedom Machines, its a site run and populated by John Deere lawn and garden collectors and enthusiast, they can help you out on anything John Deere.

Leonard VanCamp - thank you for your help everyone done a good job helping outwith this little ordeal it has been a learning experience for me maybe on downthe road I can help someone else with my new gained knowledge on a 210 enginecradle.

I got some wild looking pulleys that had some wires with a plug on it that isprobably part of my electric PTO setup I'll get to that on down the road.

Put the support brackets on for a minute to see what they suppose to look likeand to check the base bracket when I locate it or buy one. they just on theretemporary

littledeere - I was afraid of that thought a tapered shaft was something thatwould not be on a garden tractor if I can get it fitted in the cradle I will getit running so I can at least sell it and have everything ready for the rightstraight shaft engine it would make it easier to sell also.

littledeere - suppose to go back tomorrow to search the shop for the cradletiller probably not but a hitch maybe. $100 - 300 sounds reasonable I guess itwill depend on how good it runs. hope it runs $300 good

Looks like you need a engine with the mounting ears cast on the block. Either oil pan will work with that cradle setup. If you have the electric PTO pulleys and clutch then the only thing you would need is a switch. Looks like you picked up a FrankenDeere, a little bit of this model, a little bit of that model, etc. If you need any help just give me a shout, I've restored four JDs already and have two more in the pipeline to be restored.

Leonard VanCamp - That's good news that either oil pan will works I won't haveto worry about having the wrong oil pan when I find another engine, there is alever on the dash that says PTO that goes to a metal rod and I guess that'swhere the switch is suppose to be. There's another missing part.

Yeah I thought I picked up a good deal be easy and cheap to get it going andcould have been if not for the wrong type tapered shaft engine hopefully I canfind someone that needs this engine. I will call on you if need some help thankyou for your help so far.